Chapter 134 Mundane, but you'll like it.

The air in the ward suddenly dropped to freezing point.

Yan Tingnan slowly turned her gaze back and silently looked at him for a few seconds.

"Then what you will lose will be more than just Qingyan's position and freedom."

"You can think as much as you want, until you are completely sober or completely insane."

Yan Yunye's pupils shrank suddenly, and his blood ran cold.

He had no doubt about the truth of his father's words.

If Yan Tingnan says it, he will definitely do it.

Yan Tingnan stopped looking at him and turned to walk towards the door.

He paused slightly as he gripped the doorknob, turning half his face to the side.

The corridor light shone from behind him, outlining his cold, hard profile.

"Yunye."

His voice was lower, but his words were even stronger.

"A person is valued for self-awareness, but even more valuable is self-control."

"Recognize your place and don't squander the last bit of your dignity."

"Also, get some rest."

"Remember to watch your step next time you drive; you won't always be lucky."

The ward door clicked shut softly.

Yan Yunye lay stiffly on the hospital bed, staring at the pale white ceiling light, his eyes dry and swollen.

If one is never truly awake, one can remain in a state of perpetual ignorance.

But he was allowed to glimpse the light of day and realize that everything was an illusion.

This clarity is more cruel than ignorance.

My father's final warning rang in my ears, each word chilling.

"Find your place."

Location?

What other positions does he hold?

An awakened puppet, an NPC who shouldn't have self-awareness.

Even the meaning of his existence has become a joke.

That damned book!

It controlled his life, toyed with his emotions, and turned him into an accomplice in hurting the person he loved most.

Yan Tingnan told him to accept his fate and continue playing the role of the appropriate son, while adhering to the appropriate boundaries.

Otherwise, there will be no redemption.

In the past, he might have been afraid.

He was afraid of losing power, afraid of disappointing his father, and afraid of falling from grace.

But now...

He can't even distinguish between reality and illusion in this world, so what is there to be afraid of losing?

This immense wealth and enviable status may just be a few pale lines of description in a script.

In the lifeless ashes in Yan Yunye's eyes, a cluster of twisted flames suddenly sprang up.

absurd!

Screw the plot, screw the setting!

His and Su Ruan's ending shouldn't have been like this.

He can't lose her.

no way.

What good is a father's warning?

So what if we're at odds with the world?

He always wanted to live for himself, to fight for himself.

Yan Yunye picked up his phone from the bedside table.

Unlock, open the Contacts app, and press the dial button.

The phone rang for a long time before it was answered.

"Zhou Wei, do me a favor."

...

Ever since Yan Yunye was in a car accident and hospitalized, he has actually kept quiet.

A week passed, and things calmed down.

For seven whole days, he did not appear in front of Su Ruan.

It was unusually quiet.

Even Song Shengsheng couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"Tsk, really not coming?"

"Do you think Yan Yunye has completely given up, or is he brewing some new trick?"

Su Ruan looked up from in front of the computer.

Whether I give up or not is none of my business.

She was quite happy to have some peace and quiet during the few days he wasn't around.

After receiving the call from the hospital, Yan Tingnan went there in person.

Then Yan Yunye's complete disappearance is the most straightforward answer.

That untimely entanglement must have been nipped in the bud by his own hands.

That's fine.

This saves her the trouble of drawing boundaries.

Song Shengsheng shrugged.

"That's true, it's better to have some peace and quiet."

She tossed her an elegant invitation.

"Look, it's the CAFA Alumni Association meeting, held on campus two days before the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Are you going or not?"

Su Ruan picked up the invitation; it felt delicate to the touch.

"It is said that this year's event was a grand affair, with all sorts of deities invited."

"And I heard that someone specially sponsored it this year, making it an exceptionally romantic affair."

"They said there would be a surprise segment, but I wonder who's behind it, or if they have too much money to burn?"

"However, it's a good opportunity for us to build connections."

Su Ruan ran her fingertips over the school emblem embossed on the invitation.

She hesitated for a moment.

"go."

Why not go?

SoftVoice needs continuous exposure, but even more importantly, it needs to cultivate a deeper network of contacts.

There's no harm in using the reputation of my alma mater.

The alumni reunion that evening.

The campus of the Central Academy of Fine Arts is brightly lit, as if it were daytime.

Su Ruan wore a flowing, dark blue dress that accentuated her snow-white skin and highlighted her incredibly slender waist.

Song Shengsheng wore a sequined mini-skirt, looking playful and eye-catching.

Their arrival immediately attracted countless eyes.

SoftVoice rose to fame with its breakthrough exhibition and is now riding high.

Former classmates either envied or tried to curry favor with him, exchanging pleasantries and engaging in social interactions incessantly.

"Tsk, quite a show of force."

Song Shengsheng looked around and whispered in Su Ruan's ear.

"The set design and lighting are so expensive, it looks like a marriage proposal."

Su Ruan's gaze swept over the familiar campus scenery, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes.

"Since we're here, let's make the best of it."

"Go and say hello to the big shots."

She had just picked up a glass of champagne when her phone vibrated in her bag.

Upon seeing the caller ID, the corners of her lips unconsciously curved into a smile.

He gestured to Song Shengsheng and walked to the quieter corridor to take the call.

"Hello?"

Where?

Yan Tingnan's voice came through the receiver, and the background noise was extremely quiet.

"CAFA Alumni Association"

She leaned against a pillar, watching the noisy crowd not far away.

"What's wrong, Mr. Yan? Checking up on me?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then he spoke.

I'll come to your house tonight.

"I have something for you, and I also have something to say."

Su Ruan felt a slight itch in her heart.

"Oh? What does President Yan want to give this time?"

Is it tacky or not?

He chuckled softly: "It's corny, but you'll like it."

"Then I'll try to get back as soon as possible..."

Su Ruan glanced at the increasingly heated atmosphere in the room.

"It might be a little late; it hasn't officially started here yet."

"Um."

He responded.

Tell me when it's over.

"good."

Just as Yan Tingnan was about to hang up, a clear and cheerful male voice suddenly came from the other end, penetrating the subtle electrical current and clearly entering the microphone.

"Ruan Ruan, you look beautiful tonight."

Su Ruan turned around and saw Shen Yu standing a few steps away, dressed in a casual suit, a smile on his lips, holding a glass of champagne, looking very elegant.

"Shen Yu?"

"You're here too?"

It is Shen Yu.

There was a sudden moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a busy signal.

Yan Tingnan hung up and got up to head to the scene.

Su Ruan put away her phone and smiled at Shen Yu.

Shen Yu swirled the champagne in his glass, his brows and eyes relaxing.

"When my alma mater calls, I have to come back and visit."

"Besides, you're here."

His gaze fell on her face, frank and direct.

When are you returning to Hong Kong?

Su Ruan asked him.

Shen Yu swirled the champagne in his glass, a faint smile playing on his peach blossom eyes. His casual suit made him appear even more handsome and refined.

"I've only been here for two hours, and they're already eager for me to leave?"

"We'll be staying a few more days this time. Yan Zhong is having his engagement banquet around the Mid-Autumn Festival, and he's already sent invitations to the Shen family."

"My sister is too lazy to move, so this task fell to me."

The words "engagement banquet" felt like a fine needle, gently pricking Su Ruan's heart.

Her fingertips curled slightly, but her expression remained unchanged.

It's been so quiet lately.

Lin Xuqiu never contacted her again, and Yan Tingnan didn't mention it at all.

The engagement between Yan Tingnan and Lin Yiyao is shrouded in mist; it's unclear whether it's broken up or still on its countdown.

"Hey! Young Master Shen!"

Song Shengsheng, holding a wine glass, came closer, interrupting Su Ruan's thoughts.

"The pride of Hong Kong Island has returned to his alma mater?"

Shen Yu smiled and clinked glasses with her.

"Sheng Sheng is still as sharp-tongued as ever."

He took a sip of his drink, his gaze shifting to the meticulously arranged sea of ​​lights and floral displays deep within the lawn, lost in thought.

"This year's event is quite grand; it doesn't look like an alumni reunion, it's more like..."

"Like a marriage proposal scene?"

Song Shengsheng interrupted, lowering her voice excitedly.

"I heard there's a mysterious sponsor who spent a lot of money to organize this, just for tonight's grand finale—a public confession!"

"I wonder which girl has such a big shot; she's outrageously rich!"

—A side note—

Tomorrow's plot is going to be quite a chaotic mess.